Synonyms of magician

magician

noun

mə-ˈji-shən 

1

as in sorcerer

a person skilled in using supernatural forces

the magician was able to summon the birds of the air and the beasts of the field with a simple spell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sorcerer
• mage
• wizard
• witch
• conjurer
• enchanter
• magus
• warlock
• necromancer
• shaman
• charmer
• voodoo
• Magian
• voodooist
• sorceress
• hag
• occultist
• prophet
• diviner
• enchantress
• fortune-teller
• seer
• soothsayer
• witch doctor
• medicine man
• exorcist
• thaumaturge
• wonder-worker
• theurgist
• thaumaturgist
• hex
• prognosticator
• shamanist
• foreseer
• crystal gazer
• exorciser
• prophesier
• medium

2

as in conjurer

one who practices tricks and illusions for entertainment

the famous magician's signature trick was pulling a rabbit out of a hat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conjurer
• illusionist
• enchanter
• trickster
• prestidigitator
• charmer
• enchantress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magician

Young, who reached career highs in every major passing category last year, has been a magician in late-game situations. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Not to be outdone, math-magicians on Capitol Hill have been busily subtracting workdays. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Initially, the series was set in London, but fortunately, this was abandoned in favor of an imaginary city, Faybridge, where magicians and non-magicians unknowingly coexist. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

For families, the Kinderplatz will feature a magician, arts and crafts, and sports activities. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026